Antonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 226:

• JAMB 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Orinya balances the pail on her head with accustomed ease?

A. Convincing
B. Surprising
C. Unwary
D. Unusual

Question 227:

• JAMB 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The lectures were advised to carry out a cursory survey of Nigerian languages?

A. Detailed study
B. Careful teching
C. Careful description
D. Partial consideration

Question 228:

• JAMB 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
They attacked all regulations designed to emasculate student militancy?

A. Condone
B. Isolate
C. Punish
D. Strenghten

Question 229:

• JAMB 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The secretary runs down anybody that does not sing his praises?

A. Hates
B. Pleases
C. Honours
D. Discredits

Question 230:

• JAMB 1999

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The tennis player surreptitiously swapped rackets after the first set?

A. Openly retained
B. Overtly exchanged
C. Quietly surrendered
D. Voilently swung